Jerry Ryan

60-Unit Springfield Ave Project on Agenda for Aug 13 Maplewood Planning Board Meeting

A proposed mixed-used development that includes 60 residential units is on the agenda for site plan review for the August 13 Maplewood Planning Board meeting.…

UPDATE: As Neighbors Organize Against Proposed 60-Unit Springfield Ave Building, Planning Board Ruling Sends Developer Back to Drawing Board

Updated June 11, 2019: 1734 Springfield Avenue LLC has NOT as yet resubmitted plans for 1722-1744 Springfield Avenue. The proposed development is not on the…

PHOTOS: Maplewood’s Judge Stanley Varon Retires After 21 Years

A constellation of Essex County municipal stars, including current and former mayors, judges, Democratic Committee members, and township representatives gathered at The Woodland in Maplewood…

There’s a New Judge in Town: Clyde Otis Takes on Maplewood Court, Varon Retires

As of January 1, 2019, Clyde L. Otis III will be the new Maplewood Municipal Court Judge, taking the reins from retiring judge Stanley Varon.…

Past & Present Mayors, Vice/Deputy Mayors Endorse Adams & Lembrich for Maplewood Township Committee

Adams and Lembrich Have the Energy, Experience and Expertise to Serve Maplewood Having each served as Maplewood’s Mayor and/or Vice/Deputy Mayor, we know what it…

VIDEOS, PHOTOS: Maplewood’s Musical Labor Day Weekend Marches On!

Patriotism and porches were in perfect pitch this Sunday in Maplewood with two musical events. The second annual Maplewood Porchfest brought local musicians out to…

Assisted Living Facility & Adult Day Care Coming to Hilton Neighborhood in Maplewood

A 182-unit assisted living facility with adult day care is coming to the Hilton neighborhood in Maplewood, replacing currently vacant lots. The site plan was…

40-Unit Residential Building Proposed for Gleason Cleaners Site in Maplewood

The Maplewood Planning Board assembled Tuesday night for a preliminary meeting regarding a proposal to build an apartment complex at 7 West Parker Avenue.…

Ryan Succeeds Carlson as Maplewood Planning Board Chair

After 14 years as chair of the Maplewood Planning Board, Tom Carlson is stepping down. He was succeeded by longtime board member and former chair Jerry…

Suggestion to Re-Route Lenox Avenue Looks Like a No-Go

A nascent proposal to improve safety on Lenox Avenue by re-routing traffic through area side streets appears to be a non-starter. Residents of the neighborhood centered around…